Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs GoPro Hero 12 Black

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the GoPro Hero 12 Black

GoPro Hero 12 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro's 2023 camera: 5.3K video, HDR video, great stabilization
The Hero 12 is GoPro's 2023 flagship action camera. It is an incremental improvement over the Hero 11 and introduces HDR video but does not feature GPS like models before and after it. HDR video can really improve results when filming with big lighting changes and will avoid your footage being overexposed.
  • Pros
  • Performance similar to newer model
  • HDR video introduction
  • Cons
  • No integrated GPS

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Hero 12

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Hero 12.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 12 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The Hero 12 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 12 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Hero 12 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 12 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Only the Hero 12 offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 12 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 12 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 4 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Hero 12.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 12 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 12 Black
100-6400
+/-2

Brave 4 Pro vs Hero 12 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProGoPro Hero 12 Black
Year of release20222023
Width1.26in / 32mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.24in / 57mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight-5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps150min at 1080p
Charging time-3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1Tb
Rear screen size2in2.27in
Front screen size1.5in1.4in
Field of view170°148°
SensorCMOS1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels20MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.0F2.5
Focal length-12-39mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-60fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1080p video120fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion28x at 1080p
HDR video-5.3K 30fps
StabilizationEIS 2.0HyperSmooth 6.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam mode-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
Audio inputAkaso external micMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-